Itinerary
- Day 1
Dublin
Start your Dublin visit at Trinity College to see the Book of Kells, then head down Grafton Street for shopping and grab lunch along the way. After that, check out Dublin Castle and the Chester Beatty Library in the afternoon. By evening, make your way to Temple Bar for dinner and catch some live music.
Optional Activities
- Admire the Old Library and Book of Kells at Trinity College
- Stroll through Trinity College campus
- Browse boutiques and street performers on Grafton Street
- Visit Dublin Castle and walk through the State Apartments
- Explore the Chester Beatty Library manuscript collection
- Dine and enjoy live music at Temple Bar restaurants and pubs
Landmarks/POIs Trinity College Dublin Book of Kells Grafton Street Dublin Castle Chester Beatty Library Temple Bar 
- Day 2
Dublin
This morning, spend time at the National Museum of Ireland exploring the collections. Relax at St. Stephen's Green around lunchtime. Later in the afternoon, head to the Guinness Storehouse where you can go up to the Gravity Bar for the views, then take a whiskey tour and tasting at Jameson Distillery.
Optional Activities
- Explore the National Museum of Ireland's archaeological treasures and historical artifacts
- Picnic or dine at St. Stephen's Green park
- Tour the Guinness Storehouse and enjoy a pint at the Gravity Bar
- Visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. for a whiskey tour and tasting session
Landmarks/POIs National Museum of Ireland St. Stephen's Green Guinness Storehouse Jameson Distillery Bow St. - Day 3
Howth
Take a short train ride to Howth, a coastal town where you can walk around the harbor area. Have fresh seafood for lunch, then hike the Howth Cliff Path Loop for views of the Irish Sea. You'll return to Dublin in the late afternoon and have a final dinner at a traditional Irish pub.
Optional Activities
- Explore Howth harbor
- Enjoy a seafood lunch at a local restaurant
- Hike the Howth Cliff Path Loop with views of Irish Sea and Dublin Bay
- Final dinner at a traditional Irish pub with live music
Landmarks/POIs Howth Howth Cliff Path Loop - Day 4
Dublin to London
Leave early in the morning for Dublin Port and board a 3-hour ferry to Holyhead. After a quick change, you'll get on the train heading to London, arriving late in the evening.
- Day 5
London
Begin at Buckingham Palace to catch the Changing of the Guard if it's scheduled, then take a stroll through St. James's Park. Visit Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. After that, head to Southbank along the River Thames for lunch, then cross the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern to see contemporary art and get views of St. Paul's Cathedral.
Optional Activities
- Witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Buckingham Palace
- Stroll through St. James's Park
- Visit Westminster Abbey Gothic cathedral
- Visit the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
- Explore Borough Market and riverside restaurants at Southbank
- Cross the Millennium Bridge to Tate Modern
- View St. Paul's Cathedral from Tate Modern
Landmarks/POIs Buckingham Palace St. James's Park Westminster Abbey Houses of Parliament Big Ben Borough Market Southbank Millennium Bridge Tate Modern St. Paul's Cathedral - Day 6
London
Start at the British Museum to see the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles, then walk through Bloomsbury for lunch at some charming cafes. Visit the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square to look at works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci. Later, head to the West End for theatre productions.
Optional Activities
- Explore the British Museum's art and historical artifacts collection
- Dine at cafes and eateries in Bloomsbury district
- Visit the National Gallery in Trafalgar Square
- View European paintings including works by Van Gogh, Rembrandt, and Leonardo da Vinci
- Book evening tickets for a West End theatre show or musical
Landmarks/POIs British Museum Bloomsbury National Gallery Trafalgar Square West End - Day 7
London to Paris
Get to London St Pancras early for the Eurostar train to Paris. When you arrive, visit the Eiffel Tower and go up to the second floor for views across the city. You'll stroll through the Champ de Mars park and have lunch at a local cafe. In the afternoon, check out Musée d'Orsay, then take a Seine River cruise to see the illuminated landmarks before dining at a Latin Quarter bistro.
Optional Activities
- Ascend the Eiffel Tower to the second floor for panoramic views
- Stroll through Champ de Mars park
- Lunch at charming cafes in the 7th arrondissement
- Visit Musée d'Orsay to view Impressionist masterpieces
- Take a romantic Seine River cruise to see Paris landmarks
- Dinner at a traditional French bistro in the Latin Quarter
Landmarks/POIs London St Pancras Eiffel Tower Champ de Mars Musée d'Orsay Notre-Dame Cathedral Louvre Seine River Latin Quarter - Day 8
Paris
Head to the Louvre Museum first thing to see the Mona Lisa and other paintings, then move to Le Marais district for lunch among boutiques and cafes. Wander through the Jardin des Tuileries gardens in the afternoon. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and climb to the top for city views, then explore Montmartre's neighborhoods up the hill. Stop at the Sacré-Cœur Basilica and have dinner at a local restaurant.
Optional Activities
- Marvel at the Mona Lisa and iconic works at the Louvre Museum
- Lunch at cafes and restaurants in Le Marais historic district
- Stroll through the Jardin des Tuileries gardens
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral and climb to the top for panoramic views
- Explore Place du Tertre in Montmartre where artists showcase work
- Visit the Sacré-Cœur Basilica
- Dinner at a local Montmartre restaurant
Landmarks/POIs Louvre Museum Mona Lisa Le Marais Jardin des Tuileries Notre-Dame Cathedral Montmartre Place du Tertre Sacré-Cœur Basilica - Day 9
Versailles
Take a short train ride to the Palace of Versailles, a UNESCO site where you'll see the opulent palace and gardens, including the Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Return to Paris in the afternoon for shopping on the Champs-Élysées and visiting luxury boutiques or the Grand Palais.
Optional Activities
- Explore the Palace of Versailles UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Tour the opulent palace rooms and the Hall of Mirrors
- Stroll through the stunning palace gardens
- Shop along the Champs-Élysées
- Visit luxury boutiques in Paris
- Explore the Grand Palais
Landmarks/POIs Palace of Versailles Hall of Mirrors Champs-Élysées Grand Palais - Day 10
Paris to Amsterdam
After a 3-hour journey, you'll arrive in Amsterdam and start exploring the canals and cultural heritage. Begin with a relaxing canal cruise to get an overview of the waterways and historic buildings. Visit the Anne Frank House (book tickets ahead) to learn about the Holocaust. Explore the Jordaan district with its boutiques and galleries, then check out Westerkerk church. Finish with an evening stroll through Leidseplein and Museumplein areas.
Optional Activities
- Relax on a canal cruise through Amsterdam's waterways
- Visit the Anne Frank House (advance booking recommended)
- Enjoy traditional Dutch cuisine at a local cafe
- Explore the Jordaan historic district
- Visit Westerkerk church and climb the tower for city views
- Walk through Leidseplein and Museumplein areas
- Dine at international or traditional Dutch restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Amsterdam Canals Anne Frank House Jordaan Westerkerk Leidseplein Museumplein 
- Day 11
Amsterdam
Start at the Van Gogh Museum to see Vincent van Gogh's works, then have lunch at Museumplein surrounded by parks. Visit the Rijksmuseum for Dutch Golden Age paintings, including Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch.' Later, take a leisurely bike ride or walk through Vondelpark, Amsterdam's largest city park.
Optional Activities
- Admire Vincent van Gogh's works at the Van Gogh Museum
- Lunch at restaurants and food stalls in Museumplein
- Visit the Rijksmuseum to view Dutch Golden Age paintings
- View Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch'
- Bike ride or walk through Vondelpark
- Enjoy Vondelpark's ponds and open-air performances
Landmarks/POIs Van Gogh Museum Museumplein Rijksmuseum Vondelpark - Day 12
Amsterdam
Check out the De Pijp neighborhood and visit the Albert Cuyp Market with food and clothing stalls. Have lunch at a traditional brown cafe in De Pijp or the Oud-West neighborhood. Head to NDSM Wharf, a creative space with street art and installations (you can reach it by free ferry from Amsterdam Central Station). Return to the city center to see Dam Square with the Royal Palace, then dine by the canals.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Albert Cuyp Market in De Pijp
- Lunch at traditional brown cafes in De Pijp or Oud-West
- Visit NDSM Wharf creative hub with street art
- Take a free ferry ride from Amsterdam Central Station to NDSM
- Visit Dam Square and the Royal Palace
- View the National Monument
- Dine at charming canal-side restaurants
- Attend a classical music concert or theatre performance
Landmarks/POIs De Pijp Albert Cuyp Market Oud-West NDSM Wharf Amsterdam Central Station Dam Square Royal Palace National Monument - Day 13
Amsterdam to Berlin
Board your morning train at Amsterdam Centraal for the 6-hour journey to Berlin. Once there, you'll start exploring Berlin's history, cultural diversity, and artistic scenes at your own pace. Discover the city's parks, cafes, and hidden spots.
- Day 14
Berlin
Start at the Brandenburg Gate, the symbol of German reunification, and check out the Reichstag Building's glass dome from outside. Have traditional German cuisine at a local restaurant or beer garden. Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. Walk through Checkpoint Charlie and its adjacent museum for Cold War history. Stroll along Unter den Linden boulevard and have dinner in the Mitte district.
Optional Activities
- Visit the iconic Brandenburg Gate
- Admire the Reichstag Building's glass dome from outside
- Enjoy traditional German meal at a local restaurant or beer garden
- Visit the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
- Explore Checkpoint Charlie border crossing
- Visit the Checkpoint Charlie Museum for Cold War history
- Stroll along Unter den Linden historic boulevard
- Dinner at a restaurant in Mitte district
Landmarks/POIs Brandenburg Gate Reichstag Building Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe Checkpoint Charlie Checkpoint Charlie Museum Unter den Linden Mitte - Day 15
Berlin
Begin at the East Side Gallery to see the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall with colorful murals. Walk across the iconic Oberbaum Bridge that connects Friedrichshain and Kreuzberg. Have lunch at a trendy cafe in Kreuzberg known for its diverse food options. Explore Museum Island, a UNESCO site with several museums. Visit Hackesche Höfe courtyards with boutiques and galleries. Experience Berlin's vibrant nightlife in Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg.
Optional Activities
- View the East Side Gallery Berlin Wall with murals and art
- Walk across the Oberbaum Bridge
- Lunch at cafes in Kreuzberg's diverse food scene
- Explore Museum Island UNESCO World Heritage site
- Visit the Pergamon Museum with ancient artifacts
- Wander through Hackesche Höfe courtyards with boutiques and galleries
- Experience Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg nightlife
- Dinner at local eateries or street food markets
Landmarks/POIs East Side Gallery Oberbaum Bridge Friedrichshain Kreuzberg Museum Island Pergamon Museum Hackesche Höfe Prenzlauer Berg - Day 16
Berlin to Prague
After a 4.5-hour train journey, you'll arrive in Prague and begin exploring the Old Town. Start early with a walk across the Charles Bridge, which has historic statues and views of the Vltava River. See the Astronomical Clock at Old Town Square and watch the hourly show. Have Czech cuisine at a traditional restaurant. In the afternoon, head to Prague Castle, the world's largest ancient castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, and the Golden Lane. Visit the Loreto complex and have dinner at a riverside restaurant.
Optional Activities
- Stroll across Charles Bridge with historic statues
- Enjoy views of the Vltava River
- Visit Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí)
- Watch the Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj) hourly show
- Enjoy Czech cuisine at a traditional restaurant
- Visit Prague Castle complex
- Explore St. Vitus Cathedral
- Tour the Old Royal Palace
- Walk through the Golden Lane
- Visit the Loreto complex with Baroque architecture
- Dine at a riverside restaurant with romantic atmosphere
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge Vltava River Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral Old Royal Palace Golden Lane Loreto 
- Day 17
Prague
Spend more time at Prague Castle exploring the gardens and courtyards, including the Royal Garden and Ball-Game Hall. Visit St. Nicholas Church in Lesser Town, a Baroque church with beautiful frescoes. Take a funicular or walk up Petrín Hill for panoramic views. Stroll around Kampa Island and enjoy Charles Bridge views from below. Check out Museum Kampa for contemporary art. Return to Old Town for dinner at a traditional Czech tavern.
Optional Activities
- Explore Prague Castle gardens and courtyards
- Visit the Royal Garden
- Visit the Ball-Game Hall
- Explore the Lesser Town (Malá Strana) district
- Visit St. Nicholas Church in Lesser Town
- Dine at Lesser Town restaurants with Czech cuisine
- Take a funicular or walk up Petrín Hill
- Enjoy beautiful gardens and observation tower views
- Stroll Kampa Island
- View Charles Bridge from below
- Visit Museum Kampa for contemporary art
- Dinner at traditional Czech taverns or international restaurants
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Royal Garden Ball-Game Hall Lesser Town St. Nicholas Church Petrín Hill Kampa Island Museum Kampa - Day 18
Prague
Explore Prague's historic Jewish Quarter with multiple synagogues like the Spanish Synagogue and Old New Synagogue. Visit the Jewish Cemetery to learn about Prague's Jewish history. Have lunch at a local restaurant in the Jewish Quarter. Take a leisurely walk through Letná Park for city views and see the Metronome landmark. Explore Na Příkopě Street for shopping. Wrap up with a farewell dinner at a restaurant serving traditional Czech cuisine.
Optional Activities
- Visit the Jewish Quarter synagogues
- Explore the Spanish Synagogue
- Visit the Old New Synagogue
- Visit the Jewish Cemetery
- Learn about Prague's Jewish history
- Lunch at a Jewish Quarter restaurant
- Leisurely walk through Letná Park
- View Prague skyline from Letná Park
- Visit the Metronome landmark
- Shop on Na Příkopě Street
- Farewell dinner with traditional Czech cuisine or international flavors
Landmarks/POIs Jewish Quarter Spanish Synagogue Old New Synagogue Jewish Cemetery Letná Park Metronome Na Příkopě Street - Day 19
Prague to Budapest
After a 7-hour train journey, you'll arrive in Budapest and start exploring the historic Buda side. Begin at Buda Castle, a UNESCO site, then explore Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion for panoramic city views.
Optional Activities
- Visit Buda Castle (Budavári Palota) UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Explore Matthias Church
- Visit Fisherman's Bastion for panoramic city views
- Explore the castle complex
Landmarks/POIs Buda Castle Matthias Church Fisherman's Bastion 
- Day 20
Budapest
Continue exploring Castle Hill with its medieval labyrinth for an underground experience and charming streets with historical architecture. Visit Gellért Hill and the Citadella fortress for views across Budapest. Cross the Chain Bridge to Pest and have dinner by the Danube River. On the second day, explore Pest with Heroes' Square and its statues, then visit City Park attractions like Vajdahunyad Castle and Széchenyi Thermal Bath.
Optional Activities
- Visit the medieval labyrinth on Castle Hill
- Stroll Castle Hill charming streets
- Visit Gellért Hill and the Citadella fortress
- Enjoy breathtaking views from Citadella
- Cross the Chain Bridge to Pest
- Dinner at a Danube River restaurant
- Evening walk along the riverside promenade
- Visit Heroes' Square (Hősök tere)
- Explore Museum of Fine Arts
- Visit City Park (Városliget)
- See Vajdahunyad Castle
- Relax at Széchenyi Thermal Bath
Landmarks/POIs Castle Hill Gellért Hill Citadella Chain Bridge Danube River Heroes' Square Museum of Fine Arts City Park Vajdahunyad Castle Széchenyi Thermal Bath - Day 21
Budapest
Walk down Andrássy Avenue, a UNESCO site with grand buildings, shops, and cafes. Visit the Hungarian State Opera House for a guided tour or catch an opera or ballet performance. Have dinner at a stylish inner-city restaurant and explore Budapest's nightlife. Take a guided tour of the Hungarian Parliament Building and visit Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial. Later, take a relaxing Danube River cruise to see Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge. Enjoy a farewell dinner with Hungarian cuisine.
Optional Activities
- Stroll Andrássy Avenue UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit the Hungarian State Opera House for guided tour
- Attend an opera or ballet performance
- Dinner at a stylish inner-city restaurant
- Explore Budapest's ruin bars
- Experience traditional Hungarian folk dance show
- Take a guided Hungarian Parliament Building tour
- Visit Shoes on the Danube Bank Holocaust memorial
- Take a Danube River cruise
- View Parliament, Buda Castle, and Chain Bridge from water
- Farewell dinner with Hungarian cuisine and local wines
Landmarks/POIs Andrássy Avenue Hungarian State Opera House Hungarian Parliament Building Shoes on the Danube Bank Danube River - Day 22
Budapest to Bucharest
After a late checkout, you'll have a few final hours in Budapest before heading to the train station in the evening for an overnight train to Bucharest, arriving around 8am the next morning.
- Day 23
Bucharest
Start at Revolution Square to see the former Royal Palace, now the National Museum of Art. Visit the Romanian Athenaeum with its iconic dome. Have traditional Romanian meals like mămăligă or sarmale. Check out the Village Museum's open-air architecture showing traditional Romanian building styles. Spend time at Herastrau Park around a large lake. Have dinner in the historic Lipscani district with many dining options.
Optional Activities
- Visit Revolution Square (Piața Revoluției)
- See the former Royal Palace, now National Museum of Art
- View King Carol I statue
- View Romanian Athenaeum (Ateneul Român) architecture
- Enjoy traditional Romanian meal with mămăligă or sarmale
- Explore Village Museum open-air museum
- Learn about Romania's rural culture
- Visit Herastrau Park
- Rent a paddleboat or relax by the lake
- Dinner in Lipscani historic district
- Explore Bucharest's vibrant nightlife with bars and clubs
Landmarks/POIs Revolution Square National Museum of Art Romanian Athenaeum Village Museum Herastrau Park Lipscani - Day 24
Bucharest
Begin at the Palace of the Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), one of the world's largest administrative buildings (book a guided tour in advance). Have a final Romanian meal at a local restaurant. Relax at Cismigiu Gardens with tree-lined paths, a lake, and sculptures. Visit the Stavropoleos Monastery with intricate carvings and a peaceful courtyard. End with a farewell dinner featuring traditional Romanian cuisine and local wines.
Optional Activities
- Take a guided tour of the Palace of the Parliament
- Learn about the palace's history and architecture
- Final Romanian meal at a local restaurant
- Try international cuisine in trendy neighborhoods
- Relax in Cismigiu Gardens
- Stroll tree-lined paths and lake
- View park statues and sculptures
- Visit Stavropoleos Monastery
- Explore intricate church carvings
- Enjoy the peaceful monastery courtyard
- Farewell dinner with traditional Romanian cuisine and wines
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Parliament Cismigiu Gardens Stavropoleos Monastery - Day 25
Bucharest to Istanbul
Spend another full day in Bucharest before heading to the bus station in the evening for an overnight trip to Istanbul.
- Day 26
Istanbul
Your Istanbul adventure starts with Hagia Sophia, featuring Byzantine architecture with an impressive dome and beautiful mosaics. Visit the Blue Mosque with its distinctive blue tiles and six minarets. Have traditional Turkish lunch with kebabs, mezze, and baklava. Explore Topkapi Palace, the former Ottoman sultanate residence with opulent rooms, treasury, and Harem section. Head down into the Basilica Cistern with ancient columns and atmospheric lighting.
Optional Activities
- Visit Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) Byzantine architecture
- Explore impressive dome and stunning mosaics
- Visit the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)
- Admire distinctive blue tiles and six minarets
- Enjoy traditional Turkish lunch with kebabs and mezze
- Try baklava for dessert
- Explore Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı)
- Discover opulent palace rooms and treasury
- Visit the Harem section
- Enjoy palace gardens with Bosphorus views
- Descend into Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) underground wonder
Landmarks/POIs Hagia Sophia Blue Mosque Topkapi Palace Basilica Cistern 
- Day 27
Istanbul
Begin at Dolmabahçe Palace, an extravagant Ottoman palace with lavish rooms, a crystal staircase, and impressive chandeliers overlooking the Bosphorus. Have seafood lunch by the Bosphorus with fresh fish and mezes. Take a relaxing Bosphorus cruise to see the Maiden's Tower, Rumeli Fortress, and waterfront mansions. Explore the charming Ortakoy neighborhood with its streets, cafes, and the beautifully lit Ortakoy Mosque. Have dinner at a waterside restaurant with views of the Bosphorus Bridge.
Optional Activities
- Visit Dolmabahçe Palace
- Explore lavish rooms and crystal staircase
- View impressive chandeliers
- Enjoy Bosphorus views from the palace
- Bosphorus-side seafood lunch with fresh fish and mezes
- Relax on a Bosphorus cruise
- See Maiden's Tower
- View Rumeli Fortress
- See magnificent waterfront mansions
- Explore Ortakoy neighborhood charming streets
- Visit Ortakoy Mosque beautifully illuminated at night
- Dinner at a waterside restaurant with Bosphorus Bridge views
Landmarks/POIs Dolmabahçe Palace Bosphorus Maiden's Tower Rumeli Fortress Ortakoy Ortakoy Mosque Bosphorus Bridge - Day 28
Istanbul
Start at the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with winding alleys full of jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and spices. Browse stalls and bargain with shopkeepers. Visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, an architectural masterpiece and Istanbul's largest mosque with serene courtyards and city views from the terrace. Check out the Spice Bazaar with aromatic spices, sweets, and Turkish delight. Have Turkish tea or coffee. Enjoy a farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant or traditional meyhane with mezes, seafood, and Turkish raki.
Optional Activities
- Browse Grand Bazaar jewelry, textiles, ceramics, and spices
- Browse labyrinthine alleys and bargain with shopkeepers
- Visit Süleymaniye Mosque architectural masterpiece
- Explore mosque serene courtyards
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the mosque terrace
- Explore Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
- Find aromatic spices, sweets, and Turkish delight
- Try Turkish tea or coffee
- Farewell dinner at rooftop restaurant or traditional meyhane
- Savor mezes, seafood, and Turkish raki
Landmarks/POIs Grand Bazaar Süleymaniye Mosque Spice Bazaar - Day 29
Departure
Start your journey home.
